9780243519224 - Address of the Honourable Dr Rolph: Delivered Before the Faculty and Students of Medicine, of the University of Victoria College, Toronto, 1854-5 Classic Reprint by... (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an introductory lecture delivered at the commencement of the session at the University of Victoria College. In an elegant and philosophical manner, the author leads us through a fascinating exploration of the marvels of the human body, the diseases that ail it, and the means of restoration at our disposal. The author argues that the properties of living matter can only be attributed to a Supreme Being, and that the coherence of the body's functions points to a divine architect. The author draws parallels between the vegetable and animal kingdoms, illustrating how plants and animals share many vital processes. The book concludes by emphasizing the significance of life, the unity of its principle, and the comprehensiveness of its operation, pointing to a divine origin. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.